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Exterior paint colors for Lake House entryway

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

Sorry the pictures are not clear. We need advice about what color to paint the (currently red) door and wooden decking. [I have also included pictures of the side entrance where the door is painted green -- so that you can see the siding color]. We wish to keep the brown paint on siding. It is a 1970s contemporary shed roof style house with 3 levels and many angled roofs. Many thanks in advance!

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Brandi Nash Hicks

9 years ago

Voting for orange doors ,and def not black...which normally I am a fan of

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julieharrison
9 years ago
I would paint the door black. Search black doors on Houzz and you will be convinced.
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amyspaulding
Original Author
9 years ago
Here are a couple more photos for a feel of the house. The back entry door (now red) and the light blue decking before it) is what we need help with. The black door is an interesting idea, Julie. What would you recommend for the wood decking/stoop before it?
amyspaulding
Original Author
9 years ago
Here are more photos...
User
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
With that water in the background, I would definitely look at blue.
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decoenthusiaste
9 years ago
Yep! Ozark Blue is the ticket. This one's in my Ozark Blue ideabook.
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amyspaulding
Original Author
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
It looks like the trim on this is Tarrytown Green. Funny, because we lived in Tarrytown for 40 years!
chloe8400
9 years ago
Amy, Can you tell me the color of your home.. the Brown color. I am looking for an exterior brown that is not too red or grey

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